[Game Thread] Lord Windos’ PokeRole Adventure 2: The Wild Lands

[Lord Windos]

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Seddi shakes his head when Sada asks if Leaves verified any of his conclusions.  "Leaves was rebootin' right up until Ianai brought out the smelling salts, so I've not had a good chance to ask her what her thoughts on them are yet.  She's not voiced any concerns to me beyond displeasure about not being able to understand what happened earlier though.  If you want to speak with 'em all, I'll see if I can russle 'em up at some point for ya."

When asked about the star shaped gemstone, Seddi will pull it out and show it to the Professor, but won't give it to her yet.  "No idea if analyzing it is safe or not.  Leaves was out of commission for a rather significant amount of time.  Would have been longer without those smelling salts.  Let's take it slow, start with Leaves sending over what corrupted data she has on what happened so we can assess the risk.  I reckon Ianai might know more about these gemstones as well."

RE Akamu: "He didn't say which guardian he was servin', but if I had to take a guess, I'd say it's likely Tapu Fini.  That hair color is almost uncanny, and it glowed when his patron was communicating with someone.  He also referred to his patron as a 'she', and I doubt that blue hair is Tapu Lele's style."

RE Darren and Aaron: "Aaron didn't care to elaborate why exactly he's here.  Just said he's on an 'adventure of sorts with his apprentice'.  Wasn't getting the impression he'd interfere with our goals though.  He almost seemed as eager as Darren to have a good challenge for his bugs."

RE Bernhard and Muse: "Well, you'll have to convince Bernhard first.  And given he's still tryin' to keep Muse a secret from the rest of us for the time bein', you might be waitin' a little while before you can ask him about her at all.  I'll keep ya posted on the status of that."

Seddi listens carefully to everything Sada has to say about the political side of this exchange, a frown on his face.  Police work?  Not at all what he was expectin' to be doin' in Bayahama.  He might have to ask the locals about this festival.  Maybe Bernhard would know more about it as well.

...but what Sada says next causes Seddi's eyes to metaphorically pop out of his head.

"...excuse me, what?!  That is a severe jump in quality for free stuff.  What in tarnation are they expecting us to do?!"

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Seddi has a grim, extremely serious expression on his face after hearing the details about this first class threat level of a Malefic Monstrum.  "...I see.  So, the city's going to be hit with a literal hurricane in a month, and they want to minimize collateral.  I haven't seen one yet, but that fellow that picked me up off of that beach did mention that Wandering Hurricanes frequent that area.  Beginning to suspect he was scoutin' the area out, if I'm bein' honest.  Hmmmm...did the officials you were talkin' to give you a name or description of this trainer that offered to help fight the beastie?  Could be good to touch base with them."

Regardless, Seddi will fire off a text to all of the other player characters (minus Ianai, who's already present), to be read at their earliest convenience.

Heads up folks.  Looks like Sutalör isn't hesitating to throw its best at us.  A powerful Wandering Hurricane is expected to be hitting Bayahama in a month's time.  Sutalöran officials are willing to offer substantial compensation for those who attempt to take it down.  Would need backup if I were to make an attempt, and it would have to be within the next week ideally.  Can give more details in person when convenient if interested, but be warned this is likely to be a Lethal mission without proper preparation.

If this Wandering Hurricane isn't dealt with, we'll probably want to be out of the city before it decides to hit it.  Or at the very least, be prepared to weather the mother of all hurricanes until the government can take it down or drive it off.

The Professor would also like to speak with y'all about our research projects and mission when you get the time.  A measure of discretion is advisable, so it needs to be in person. 

Let me know when y'all are available and we can find somewhere we can talk in more detail about both topics.

Seddi looks to Sada and Ianai.  "...if it were just me attempting to take down this beastie, I'd be sayin' hell no to that job.  With only two or three trainers?  Still probably no.  Don't want to march anyone off to their deaths, and the government all but trying to bribe us into dealing with their problems sounds like madness at first.  If we can assemble a proper team that can take it on though, I think it'll be worth givin' it a shot.  And I just so happened to meet a lot of exceptional individuals earlier.  If enough of 'em are willin' to defend innocent people, I think we'd stand a much better chance."  He pointedly looks at Ianai, noting how agitated she looks.  "What do you make of this, Ianai?  You haven't said a word yet, and I'm interested in hearing what ya think."

Sada simply nods back to everything you answered or iterated upon the other Souls, once more going into thoughtful silence as her minds' gear start spinning up once more on how to best utilize this information and to Tackle all the problems, issues, and mysteries thereof. 

Well, until she dropped what amounted to an Near Suicide Mission on you, at which point everyone is well and truly distracted from previous matters.

The Professor again nods at your speculation - it mirror much of her own thoughts. Your request for a name gets promptly answers:

"Rodger 'D.S.' Everett. Most Common Aliases - Dodger, Rodger Dodger, Quicksilva Speedster, and Wilds Dandy. Specialize in Normal and 'Fast' Type Pokemon, and is known for blitzkrieg assault. Has worked as a Freelance Agent and Freelance Bounty Hunter for years, and is Consider Grade EX in both professions. Personal History is unknown. Personality is friend, easy going, light-hearted and deeply empathetic, but a known thrill seeker and willing to do anything to help others in need. Signature Pokemon are his Sutalorian Persain, Future Paradox Iron Giant, and a Delta Inflagetah - Data on these Pokemon is still pending. That is all I have gathered about this individual at the moment."

Ianai doesn't speak, starring daggers into the office table as she is thinking of something. One you ask that question, though, she slowly turns to face you, her eyes haunted yet holding a certain grim fatalness you've seen in your Ceruledge when they get truly, utterly done with something.

*Rolls*

...Your Gut tells you that she's been through a special sort of ordeal, and that this talk of Hunting a Malefic Monstrum is bringing it all back to the forefront of her mind. Beyond that, you are unsure.

"....As a Ashmuut and as a Protector-Spiritual Authority of This Land, it is my Duty to Deal with The Om'Kluof Rarii-Itna - The Ominous Star Titans - should they become Umbyssa'Malfe Mors - Fell Umbral Omens. I Will Perform My Duty Without Fail, With or Without Aid, No Matter What It Costs Me. So I Swear Thrice: On My Name, On My Power, On My Soul. Thrice I Swear it ; Thrice it is Sworn."

"...If you are to challenge a Prime Umbrassa'Malfe Mors. , a Pho'Loosu-Itna , make Peace with yourself, with others, your Destiny, and the World. Challenging one is not just one of Physical-Earth - it is a Test-Trail of the Soul-Sky. One that will break you, if you are not Ready for it. *Shakes Head* Win, Prevail, an you shall gain much ....and lose just as much, unless you are truly great as the Stars...."

Her Tattoo flair brightly throughout her little speech, and her grip on the Dusk Ball tightens to the point you'd thought it shattered by now. Yet, impossible, it remains strong.

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